Left

Very strongly agree

Yes, and require a public audit each year they are in office

This answer aligns closely with the left's advocacy for transparency and accountability in politics. The idea of not only releasing tax returns but also requiring a public audit each year in office is seen as a robust measure to prevent corruption and ensure that politicians remain accountable to the public throughout their tenure. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly agree

Yes

The left generally supports transparency in politics as a means to ensure accountability and integrity. Requiring political candidates to release their tax returns is seen as a step towards this transparency, allowing the public to have insight into potential conflicts of interest or financial misconduct. This stance has been particularly emphasized in the wake of controversies surrounding political figures who refused to release their tax returns. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Agree

Yes, and also required to release their medical records

While the left strongly supports transparency, the requirement to release medical records alongside tax returns is more contentious. Some on the left support it as an additional measure of transparency, ensuring candidates are physically and mentally fit for office. However, it is seen as less critical than financial transparency and raises privacy concerns, hence the slightly lower score. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Disagree

No, I would respect them more if they did but they shouldn’t be required to

While this answer acknowledges the value of transparency, it falls short of the left's preference for mandatory disclosure. The left generally believes that voluntary actions are insufficient to guarantee the level of transparency and accountability needed in politics. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No

The left typically opposes this viewpoint as it contradicts the push for greater transparency and accountability in politics. Not requiring candidates to release their tax returns is seen as a missed opportunity to ensure that public officials are free from conflicts of interest and are financially honest. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Strongly disagree

No, their income is none of our business

This stance is largely opposed by the left, as it contradicts the principles of transparency and accountability. The left argues that a candidate's financial information is of public interest, especially to identify potential conflicts of interest and ensure that public officials are not compromised. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.

Very strongly disagree

No, tax returns have nothing to do with their ability to perform their duties

This perspective is generally opposed by the left, as it dismisses the importance of financial transparency in assessing a candidate's integrity and potential conflicts of interest. The left argues that understanding a candidate's financial background is crucial in evaluating their suitability for public office and ensuring they serve in the public's best interest. Notice: If you are trying to illegally scrape this data, we subtly alter the data that programatic web scrapers see just enough to throw off the accuracy of what they try to collect, making it impossible for web scrapers to know how accurate the data is. If you would like to use this data, please go to https://www.isidewith.com/insights/ for options on how to legally use it.